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SMFG India Credit has achieved a Guinness World Record for the 'Largest Cattle Welfare Lesson (Multiple Venues)' with 517 participants across six locations during the 7th Pashu Vikas Day (PVD). This event, which took place simultaneously in 500 sites across 16 states, benefitted approximately 190,000 individuals, including 150,000 cattle and 40,000 owners. The theme, ‘Mera Pashu Mera Parivar,’ underscored the vital role of livestock in rural livelihoods, as around 65-70% of the rural population depends on agriculture. Over 6,000 employees participated, reflecting the company's commitment to rural welfare. CEO Mr. Shantanu Mitra praised the initiative and highlighted the company's focus…

AirAsia has launched its highly anticipated FREE* Seats sale, offering up to 15 million seats across 130 destinations. The airline aims to strengthen affordable connectivity from India to ASEAN destinations like Malaysia and Thailand. Travelers can fly from Visakhapatnam to Kuala Lumpur, Tiruchirappalli and Guwahati to Bangkok, or Kolkata to Phuket with fares starting at INR 6,599 one-way. Additional options include seamless connections to Singapore, Krabi, and Kota Kinabalu via AirAsia’s Fly-Thru service from Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok. Amanda Woo, Group Chief Commercial Officer of AirAsia Aviation Group, emphasized the airline’s mission to expand its network: “We aim to enhance…

The board of directors of KBC Global Ltd (BSE: 541161), a prominent player in the construction and real estate sector, announced significant corporate moves aimed at boosting business operations and reducing debt. The company has approved a 1:1 bonus equity share issue, pending shareholder approval, which will be funded from its free reserves and capital accounts, totaling Rs. 261.43 crore. This is expected to double the company's share capital to Rs. 522.87 crore. Additionally, KBC Global Ltd will be renamed Dharan Infra-EPC Ltd, aligning with its new strategic focus. The company’s order book exceeds Rs. 260 crore, with a market…

The Marico Innovation Foundation (MIF) is set to host the 10th edition of Indian Innovation Icons on March 6, 2025, at the Jio World Convention Centre. Formerly known as the Innovation for India Awards, this rebranded event will honor seven groundbreaking innovations selected from over 1,000 entries across various sectors, including telecommunication and education. The initiative has been pivotal in recognizing high-potential innovations for nearly two decades, contributing to social, environmental, and economic impacts. Winners will share their journeys through TED-style talks, offering insights into their visionary ideas. Harsh Mariwala, MIF Founder, emphasized the growth of India's innovation ecosystem, while…

Hindware Smart Appliances has introduced the Imelda BLDC Chimney, a revolutionary kitchen appliance designed to offer a clean and smoke-free cooking experience. Featuring an impressive suction power of 2000 m³/hr, the chimney efficiently eliminates smoke, odors, and cooking fumes, ensuring a fresh atmosphere in your kitchen. Powered by energy-efficient BLDC technology, it provides excellent ventilation without compromising on energy consumption. The Imelda Chimney boasts a range of advanced features including 8+1 speed settings and a Turbo Boost function, allowing users to customize suction power based on their cooking requirements. Its thermal auto-clean technology simplifies maintenance, while the motion sensor control…

Sterlite Power has successfully commissioned the Nangalbibra-Bongaigaon transmission line, a 400kV D/C Inter-State Transmission System (ISTS) project aimed at enhancing energy infrastructure across North-East India. The project ensures reliable electricity supply in Meghalaya and facilitates power transfer from Assam. Spanning 300 circuit kilometers, the project includes a greenfield substation at Nangalbibra, Meghalaya, with a 300 MW transformation capacity and a 123 km transmission line crossing the Brahmaputra River. Additionally, a 132kV D/C transmission line links Hatsinghmari, Assam, to Ampati, Meghalaya, providing an additional power source. The substation also enables future 400kV expansions to meet rising load demands. Mr. Arun Sharma,…

Fenesta, India’s largest windows and doors brand, has further strengthened its retail footprint by opening an exclusive showroom, The Home Story, at Saraswati Tower, Beside Beharbari Flyover, N.H.-37, Guwahati. The showroom will feature a wide range of aluminum windows, uPVC windows and doors, and solid panel doors. Speaking at the launch, Mr. Saket Jain, Business Head of Fenesta, said, “Every new showroom reflects our customers' trust and our dedication to delivering quality products. These stores provide an interactive experience for customers to see and feel the products before making a decision.” Fenesta’s products are popular for their noise and rain…

DSP Mutual Fund has launched the DSP Nifty Private Bank Index Fund, an open-ended scheme designed to track the Nifty Private Bank Index. This fund offers investors a concentrated exposure to India’s largest private banks, including the four dominant players that make up around 80% of the index. The move reflects DSP's belief that larger banks, due to their customer trust, access to capital, and economies of scale, have a distinct edge in maintaining growth and stability. The Indian private banking sector has witnessed significant growth, with its market share doubling over the last two decades. Despite this, the Nifty…

India’s healthcare sector is poised for transformation, with NSDC International spearheading efforts to build a globally competent care workforce. Speaking at the summit “Transforming the Future of the Skilled Workforce in the Care Sector” in Chandigarh, Shri V.K. Paul, Member (Health), NITI Aayog, stressed the need for advanced skilling programs to meet rising national and global healthcare demands. “Private sector collaboration and strong industry-academia partnerships are essential to bridge the skill gap,” Paul said. “With evolving curriculum and enhanced training programs, India can enhance its healthcare skilling ecosystem and become a global leader in care workforce supply.” The event saw…

NSDC CEO and MD Shri Ved Mani Tiwari has urged Indian youth to leverage NSDC International’s skilling initiatives for ethical migration instead of risking lives through illegal “donkey routes.” Emphasizing the importance of ethical migration, Tiwari highlighted the organization’s efforts, supported by the central government, to streamline job opportunities abroad through collaborations with various international governments. Tiwari revealed that NSDC International has established skill assessment centers for 100 trades across India to certify candidates ready for employment in countries like Israel, Japan, and Germany. “The world values skilled professionals, and the right training can open sustainable, high-paying careers abroad,” he…